Chances are most of us have sorted this out; but there are always potholes that pop up (down?) and throw us off, particularly in this economic environment. So, here’s a brief write up on health insurance companies and what they can and cannot do regarding the expected – or unexpected – pregnancy.
Continue ReadingBanking On The Benefits Of Cord Blood
During pregnancy, many women are asked whether they plan to bank their baby’s cord blood.This is a personal decision with many options available. This article explains what can be done with your baby’s umbilical cord and potential uses it has.
Continue ReadingKegels???
Those wonderful little exercises to help your body move through pregnancy and delivery are called kegels. Keeping fit while you’re pregnant is vital to a healthy pregnancy and happy mom-to-be. These two articles shows just how important it is to maintain good health all the way through your pregnancy. There is also a pretty cool …
Continue ReadingTreatment for Varicose Veins
Those lovely little veins seem to come out of nowhere. One day they suddenly appear! As if by magic! Well, not really magic, its just the extra blood pumping through your veins to supply oxygen and nutrients to your baby. Here are some common treatments to help keep them at bay.
Continue ReadingOne family’s remarkable Thanksgiving tale of gratitude
What a wonderful Thanksgiving story with an amazing outcome. A 7-year-old boy, Quentin Murray, survived leukemia because his 2-year-old sister Jory’s placenta and umbilical cord stem cells, taken at her birth, were later used as part of a bone marrow transplant for her brother. Umbilical cord preservation and banking is so important, in fact …
Continue ReadingPregnancy Eating: What’s Safe, What’s Not
The one time you’re actually supposed to eat more — and now it suddenly seems like every food is off limits. Read here for the final word on which foods to skip and which ones are A-OK during pregnancy.
Continue ReadingBe The Match
Thousands of patients with life-threatening diseases like leukemia are searching for a bone marrow donor. Be The Match Registry matches donors with recipients. This inspiring story has a beautiful ending because of the tireless efforts of those working at the registry. Bone marrow transplants have been saving lives for years and the new research on …
Continue ReadingGO GREEN!!
Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are? Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive …
Continue ReadingSex Ed programming aimed at reducing teen pregnancy will receive Fed funds
The administration reported this week that it will fund more than $114 million to programs that have proven to reduce teen pregnancy. In fact, the program model was designed by a teaching veteran who began researching Carrera started a number of after-school programs that were sponsored by New York City’s Children’s Aid Society and has …
Continue ReadingYeast Infection during Pregnancy
Yeast infections are unpleasant to begin with, and when they show up during pregnancy, it can be worrisome. The Mayo Clinic reports that typical treatments for yeast infections can be prescribed during pregnancy without risk or danger to mom or baby. The clinic suggests a seven-day protocol of the two major medications: Miconazole (Monistat) or …
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